writing prompts

An interesting thing happened today. Weight Watcher's weekly topic revolved around superpowers (note, you have to be a member to read that link). Specifically, character strengths that could be used...

So I'm doing this a day earlier or two years too late, whichever you prefer. I need a little kick-start myself, so here goes. Today's writing prompt, inspired by my...

Ready for another writing prompt? The latest trend at my workplace is Latin coffee, pressed and brewed in a very small pot, then served in shot glasses with foam on...

Writing Prompt Wednesdays welcomes you to the most dreaded time of the year. You’d never know it given the chipper music, bright lights, and festive happenings, but a monster lurks...

Coming up with a writing prompt for Writing Prompt Wednesdays can sometimes be as difficult as writing a story. Some days I know exactly what prompts inspire me. Other times...

Welcome back to Writing Prompt Wendesdays where, as I recover from the Brain Drain that is GenCon, I try to come up with an appropriate writing prompt for everyone. During...

On today’s Writing Prompt Wednesdays post, we go over elevator pitches. Imagine if you are on an elevator with Michael Bay (or Hollywood director of choice). As he got on...

In today’s Writing Prompt Wednesdays post, we address the story hook. Hooks cannot be talked about enough. They are a vital component to all stories, long and short. Many authors,...

Writing Prompt Wednesdays is back with a little, but hopefully helpful, prompt. Knowing details about one’s characters are essential to writing a good story, but what good does knowing a...

Today’s Writing Prompt Wednesdays is going to take a page from my actor’s handbook. The most valuable acting lesson I ever learned was that a character does not just magically...